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Vespiquen - Plasma Storm (#5)
- Set
- Plasma Storm
- Number
- 5
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- Energy
- Grass
It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.
Vespiquen - Plasma Storm
Vespiquen is a Rare Pokémon card from the Plasma Storm Pokémon TCG set, released 2013, illustrated by Hajime Kusajima. It sits at card number 5 in the Plasma Storm checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 100 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $1.69. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Vespiquen has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#5 in Plasma Storm) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 60Solid
Strong market heat. Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Price references USD
Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.
Where to buy on eBay live marketplace
Live listings load on-demand for cards above $5 market price. For this card, search eBay directly:
Search eBay manually →Market price history
Sale History 60 sales · since 2021-05-01
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| RAW | $0.94 | ||
| RAW | $0.71 | ||
| RAW | $0.87 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.31 | ||
| RAW | $0.81 | ||
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| RAW | $1.11 | ||
| RAW | $1.63 | ||
| RAW | $1.93 | ||
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| RAW | $1.63 | ||
| RAW | $1.67 | ||
| RAW | $1.65 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.46 | ||
| RAW | $3.04 | ||
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| RAW | $1.27 | ||
| RAW | $1.23 | ||
| RAW | $1.20 | ||
| RAW | $3.17 | ||
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| RAW | $3.21 | ||
| RAW | $3.40 | ||
| RAW | $2.39 | ||
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| RAW | $1.49 | ||
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| RAW | $1.52 | ||
| RAW | $1.55 | ||
| RAW | $1.55 | ||
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| RAW | $1.56 | ||
| RAW | $1.59 | ||
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| RAW | $1.61 | ||
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| RAW | $1.61 | ||
| RAW | $1.31 | ||
| RAW | $1.32 | ||
| RAW | $1.48 | ||
| RAW | $1.48 | ||
| RAW | $1.48 | ||
| RAW | $1.48 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 |
Other printings of Vespiquen
Vespiquen FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Vespiquen from Plasma Storm worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $1.69. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.
How rare is Vespiquen?
This printing is a standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). Vespiquen has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Vespiquen?
Hajime Kusajima illustrated this card. See Hajime Kusajima's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Vespiquen released?
The Plasma Storm set released in 2013, so this card (#5 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Vespiquen?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is Vespiquen legal in Standard format?
Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.